Yoga-based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome : A randomized trial

Author(s): Garfinkel, M. S., Singhal, A. , Katz, W. A. , Allan, D. A. , Reshetar, R. , Schumacher, H. R.

Journal/Book: JAMA. 1998; 280(18): 1601-1603.

Abstract: Context.-Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common complication of repetitive activities and causes significant morbidity, Objective.-To determine the effectiveness of a yoga-based regimen for relieving symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Design.-Randomized, single-blind, controlled trial. Setting.-A geriatric center and an industrial site in 1994-1995. Patients.-Forty-two employed or retired individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome (median age, 52 years; range, 24- 77 years). ice weekly for 8 weeks. Patients in the control group were offered a wrist splint to supplement their current treatment. Main Outcome Measures.-Changes from baseline to 8 weeks in grip strength, pain intensity, sleep disturbance, Phalen sign, and Tinel sign, and in median nerve motor and sensory conduction time. median nerve motor and sensory conduction time. Conclusion.-In this preliminary study, a yoga-based regimen was more effective than wrist splinting or no treatment in relieving some symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Keyword(s): yoga. carpal tunnel syndrom.

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